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Eliminate Agency Excess Space Act

2/9/2022, 2:55 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 6128

Eliminate Agency Excess Space Act

This bill modifies requirements with respect to the disposal of surplus and excess property by federal agencies.

Among other things, the bill repeals provisions that require federal agencies to report excess property to the General Services Administration (GSA). Additionally, the GSA must issue regulations that allow federal agencies to dispose of surplus and excess property without first making the property available to other agencies or state or local governments.

The bill also requires the GSA to survey all unused or underutilized office spaces held by federal agencies, make recommendations to reduce agency real estate assets, and report on costs associated with property disposal.

Current Status of Bill HR 6128

Bill HR 6128 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 9, 2020. Bill HR 6128 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 9, 2020.  Bill HR 6128's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. as of March 9, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6128

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
26
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
26
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6128

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Budget deficits and national debt
- Congressional oversight
- General Services Administration
- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- Government information and archives
- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6128

Eliminate Agency Excess Space Act
To amend title 40, United States Code, to modify certain requirements for Federal agencies in the disposition of surplus real property, and for other purposes.
Eliminate Agency Excess Space Act

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